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Edurant (rilpivirine) is a good HIV drug that has to be used in combination with other HIV medications in patients who are new to treatment or are looking for alternatives to a current HIV regimen.

Upsides

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Generally well tolerated.

Taken only once daily.

Edurant (rilpivirine) is available in other combination tablets.

Can be used in patients with mild or moderate kidney damage.

Downsides

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Must be taken in combination with other HIV drugs to treat HIV. Cannot be taken alone as treatment.

Must be taken with a meal.

Cannot be taken with proton pump inhibitors (PPI) like Prilosec or Prevacid. If you need to take an acid reducer, try an antacid like calcium carbonate either 2 hours before or 4 hours after Edurant (rilpivirine). Drugs like Pepcid or Zantac (H2RAs) may also be an option, but these should be taken 12 hours before or 4 hours after Edurant (rilpivirine).

Not recommended for patients who have a significantly high level of viral cells or have a very low level of immune cells.